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The front counter of The Taco Shop on West 36th street . The restaurant was recently opened in 2023.

The Best restaurants in Park!

Lex Lee January 24, 2024

Throughout 2023 and 2024 we’ve gotten new restaurants and traditional ones bringing you all types of flavors and dishes within our city. From Hispanic food to American and Asian, these restaurants are...

The Block restaurant, located on Walker St. near St. Louis Park High School. DECA students worked with The Block to provide student discounts.

DECA fundraisers assist community

Maren Wilsey and Jacob Khabie January 11, 2022

When he started his DECA project in partnership with The Block restaurant, freshman Micah Schonberger said he only had one goal in mind. “Our goal is to just give people a place to go and also get...

Shops and restaurants in the Texa-Tonka neighborhood March 18. Britos Burrito opened March 31, and Angel Food Bakery is expected to open late June.

Mall renovations spark restaurant boom

Sam Swisher April 12, 2021

After scouring the West Metro for a suitable location to relocate, Angel Food Bakery owner Katy Gerdes said it was the deadzone of restaurant options that drew her bakery to move to the Texa-Tonka shopping...

Senior captain Danny Walsh and senior Benn Katzovitz warm up during Nordic captains practice. These practices were canceled due to CDC guidelines.

Gov. Tim Walz adjusts COVID-19 restrictions

Anna Benishek December 17, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rose in November, Gov. Tim Walz placed a four-week pause on indoor dining, fitness clubs, sports and other activities. However, because these rules are set to expire Dec. 18, Walz made...

Senior Claire Diamon-Wheeler organizes menus at The Block Jan. 15. The Block is now open for indoor dining, and takeout.

Lack of students affects local businesses

Sam Swisher October 1, 2020

Looking back on a pandemic that has lasted several months, The Block manager Mary Rohr said innovating has been essential to bringing in business that has been lost.   “The biggest struggle...

Mexico City Cafe has been doing takeout only since March 17 due to COVID-19. Executive Order 20-24 made all Minnesota restaurants close for in-person service through May 17.

Three local restaurants to support during COVID-19

Sam Swisher May 1, 2020

We are all experiencing unprecedented change to our daily lives as COVID-19 continues to redefine how we interact with others. We have all been impacted in some way or another, but that does not mean we...

The falafel sandwich from Falafel King came with cucumbers, tomatoes, tahini and hummus, all of my favorite toppings. This sandwich reigned supreme, receiving a 5/5 star rating because of its superior falafel flavor and tahini sauce.

Falafel restaurants impress, disappoint

Noah Orloff October 9, 2018

Falafel is a fried Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dish that is typically put inside a pita. A traditional falafel ball is made out of chickpeas. The sandwich can be ordered with varying topping options,...

The new Roti Modern Mediterranean at the West End in Saint Louis Park is taking Dairy Queens place. There is no official opening date.

Mediterranean restaurant replaces West End Dairy Queen

Sophie Olmen, Katie Hardie, and Hayley Westwood February 16, 2018

Upon discovering the West End Dairy Queen was leaving in place for Roti Modern Mediterranean, junior Anika Hanson said she was interested in learning more about the new restaurant. “I’m upset that...

Restaurant Review- Aji: Contemporary Japanese

Restaurant Review- Aji: Contemporary Japanese

Isaac Greenwood and Josh Scal, Staff Writer March 9, 2013

Asian cuisine restaurant fails to impress   Recently opened on Main St. in downtown Hopkins, Aji restaurant serves up Japanese cuisine in a modern, sophisticated venue. Only a ten minute drive...

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